New Mapoon flood map and flood risk
New Mapoon, Torres Council · Queensland · based on 138 mapped addresses
Under 1% of mapped addresses in New Mapoon sit inside Queensland's potential floodplain overlay (QFAO), and none of the ten mapped historic floods (1974 to 2022) reached the sampled addresses. Those maps don't cover every region. Other mapped hazards: 3.6% in a bushfire-prone area. Every property differs, so check the exact address.
New Mapoon at a glance
Hazards across New Mapoon
Share of mapped addresses in New Mapoon inside each government hazard layer. It describes the suburb, not any one property.
Flood map of New Mapoon
Check a property in New Mapoon
The free check shows every mapped hazard for one address: flood, past floods, bushfire, storm tide, coastal erosion and acid sulfate soils, and what each means for a buyer. The full report adds how much of the lot is affected, zoning and planning overlays, school catchments and nearby services, a checklist of what to ask, and a PDF to keep.
Before you buy in New Mapoon
- Ask Torres Council for a flood search on the exact lot - it gives flood levels and the rules for building.
- Get written insurance quotes that include flood cover.
- Ask the seller whether the property has flooded, and check for flood damage at inspection.
Stay informed
Get notified when flood data updates for New Mapoon.
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Indicative only. Compiled from Queensland Government datasets (QFAO, Queensland Flood Extent Series, QSpatial), Brisbane City Council, ABS and G-NAF. Not property-level advice - verify with the council before any property decision. Last updated 2026-09-28.